Regaining weight as a new dad

So as of five months ago, I’ve become a dad. It’s been super great and I’m loving the experience, but it has come with some side-effects. Before becoming a dad, I had a great thing going that led to me losing something like 50 pounds and I found a lifestyle that finally worked for me. I had gotten into a routine of going climbing for 2-3 hours about three times a week, I was going skateboarding for a couple hours on both Saturday and Sunday, and I was sprinkling in some other extra activities here and there like hiking. I went from about 235 down to 185 and it was super awesome and I was super happy with myself. Finding that active lifestyle plus also taking care of myself mentally, I felt like it wasn’t any real work for me to lose weight and I felt so lucky that it felt easy like that.

Now, my schedule has changed quite a bit. Now I’m climbing for about one hour three days a week, I’m not making it out to the skatepark anymore, and I haven’t been out for a hike in a while. I’m cooped up at home a lot more, taking care of my wife and baby and I’ve fallen back into old habits. I think that part of the reason I found weight loss so simple was because I just wasn’t giving myself a chance to be bored and turn to food as a solution. Instead of eating, I was out getting moving. Now I don’t find myself with that kind of freedom and I’m just at home not moving. Also, having a baby has seriously impacted my sleep and I fall into the trap of trying to make up for lost sleep with food. With all of that, I’ve regained about 10 pounds in the last 5/6 months.

I know what worked for me before and I know that I can get back on track, but the number of obstacles in the way of me getting back on track have increased and I’m feeling short on energy and will-power to overcome those obstacles. I don’t know what I can do about it, but I really need to figure something out. I need to figure something out before that 10 pounds turns into more.

Anyone have any advice on what I can do to get past this roadblock?

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Struggling not to eat over my calories

Female / 28/ 5ft 8’ SW: 305lbs CW: 286lbs GW:168lbs

My weight loss has been over the span of a year. I got down to 280lbs and then fell off the wagon again and went back up to 296lbs. Started again at the beginning of this year and am definitely having the most success in terms of not seeing a cheat day as the end of the world

I’ve also started exercising properly for the first time ever. But now I’m struggling with the calorie side of things. I was eating around 1,900 calories a day to lose weight. But I have noticed a DRASTIC increase in appetite since I started the gym.

I’d say on average I’m doing 3-4 seasons a week, 35 mins of weight lifting and 10-20mins cardio each time.

I’m seeing a lot of different information in terms of how this affects maintenance and calories and I just don’t know what to change.

Could my deficit go up to 2,300 calories?

Should I not go up at all?

Help a hungry girl out

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Weight Loss Anxiety?

Hi loseit community, I wanted to ask a question. Does anyone have weight loss anxiety? One of my biggest barriers is first acknowledging how much weight I want to lose to be in a healthy range and then all the worries that come with that. I feel like I’ve been living with a ignorance is bliss, even though I acknowledge and verbalize the need to lose weight. It’s like talking about it is me saying I want to skydive and actually committing to it means jumping off the plane. Also im so worried about loose skin, sagging head to toe, my nipples migrating, acknowledging that my stretch marks will prevent me from having a smooth body. Its like its better never to care than to commit and worry.

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Does this sound right?

 Started the weight loss journey today. I've got a little elliptical machine that I primarily use as a sit down exercise bike. I downloaded the lose-it app and out in my stats. I'm 27 years old 5'10" 258lbs male. The app gave me a calorie budget of 2121 with the goal of losing 2 pounds a week. My goal is to get to 200 pounds and the app said I should hit that goal by September 19th. I was a little shocked at how many I was allowed and I'm just trying to see what you guys think if that sounds about right. 

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Weight loss program suggestions for young adults?

I’m looking for advice and also ranting.

I (24F) have always been overweight. Growing up my family always made comments about my body, that I should watch what I eat, while they had poor eating habits that in turn, gave me poor eating habits.

I look back at photos of myself and see that I wasn’t even that fat, and feel like if my family had just stayed quiet, I’d have a much better relationship with how I feel about my body and food. Because now I really am fat/obese.

I’ve also been dealing with borderline high BP for a few years now, and at my last physical my doctor said it was at the point where we couldn’t keep ignoring it and I had to be prescribed something. She gave me propranolol for the high bp and also symptoms of anxiety. We had a conversation and I told her that I’d like to target the source of the health problems and not just the symptoms, which means I want to lose weight. Even though high blood pressure runs in my family, there’s no reason why I, a 24 year old who is healthy otherwise, should have high blood pressure.

So my doctor prescribed the wegovy pill, but it’s not covered by my insurance and I just learned (after a month of going back and forth with my insurance and my doctors office and the insurance and the doctors office) that the $150 out of pocket cost for the wegovy pill is actually just a limited time offer and after April 15th, it’ll be $300 a month. I already couldn’t afford the $150 but I was gonna make it work, and now I especially can’t afford the $300. The fact that no one has mentioned this price increase to me over the last month of phone calls and conversations is (imo) extremely predatory and disgusting.

I’m now waiting for my doctor to fill out a coverage exception form for my insurance as a last hurrah to try and get it covered, but I don’t expect much.

In the meantime, I feel like my other option is a weight loss program like weight watchers, but I am extremely stubborn and I don’t like when someone tells me something that’s common sense like it’s rocket science. I don’t want to pay for a program that tells me to eat fruits and exercise because no fucking shit.

I’m also dealing with my mom who has recently lost a ton of weight from using Ozempic for her diabetes and now feels like she’s the pinnacle of health. When I was younger, she enrolled in weight watchers and is telling me now that it helped her, when I know for a fact that it did not because I lived it with her. She also makes being fat feel like a moral failing when 1. There’s plenty of people in our family on both sides who are obese so there’s very likely a genetic component, and 2. The way I was raised gave me a terrible relationship with food.

If anyone has any recommendations for weight loss programs that they feel actually helped them (I.e. a better relationship with food and their bodies) and didn’t feel like an episode of the biggest loser, please lmk.

And it’s not necessary but any advice on how to deal with family who body shames while pretending to be health geniuses, please lmk. (If you would like to an example of the unhealthy eating habits, growing up we’d have to hide sweet treats in the house because the next morning we’d find that the entire box of cookies (for example) had been eaten by my mom)

Sorry this was long, thanks in advance

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Trying to lose the covid 100; need to plan ahead for cons!

I thought I'd ask here b/c I"m just starting this.

I lost over 200 lbs at one point (graduation weight); during covid I gained half of it back. (Was using MyfitnessPal to do that.)

Got with a weight loss doctor (so a GLP1 drug might be in my future if my insurance covers it), but hopefully 5k steps, water aerobics, watching/tracking what I eat and other help from that clinic will help. Thing is, I'm trying to think ahead here.

I go to 2 cons a year; Momocon and Southern Fried Gaming Expo. Thing is I do like to pack some snacks along with my water (I bring a LOT of water; GA heat is no joke), so want to find a few that can survive being in a backpack for a good while and not go bad, not to mention not ruin my calorie count. (Mouth gets lonely sometimes, lol. Want to make sure I'm not tempted by expensive con food stands, they charge you a arm and a leg. Not to mention it's almost ALL junk food.)

Also, Momocon in particular I'm usually running out early since I ride public transit to get there. (No hotel room) My usual breakfast is oatmeal with frozen fruit (no sugar) and a little milk. Might not have TIME to cook the oatmeal. Any ideas, folks?

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Will I ever get rid of my "man boobs" ?

About a year ago I opened a thread here (for some more context) https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/1i61p3k/how_to_maintain_weight_loss_after_losing_nearly/

Today I am almost 27 and I managed to maintain roughly the same weight loss, and as of last week I am weighting 81.6 kg. I am overall pleased with my progress but a bit frustrated with the fact that I still have gynecomastia. Is there any knowledge about at what point will I start seeing a major difference there? Is there anything to be done to lose it faster beside surgery ?

Thanks in advance

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I fit into a large…youth

This isn’t anything major, I’m just slightly confused and want some clarification. I went shopping today and got a random graphic tee for five bucks. I tried on a few different sizes first. Now, I prefer my clothes a bit tighter fitting; just out of personal preference. An adult medium was very oversized. An adult small would have worked, but it was a bit baggy, like something I would wear to bed. They didn’t have any extra-smalls, so I tried on a youth large. It fits me perfectly.

Here‘s the thing: I’m not small. I’m about 6 feet tall and I weigh 160-170 pounds. It’s a healthy weight for someone my size, and I would actually prefer to lose a few pounds because my habits lately haven’t been the healthiest. I just went ham on some pizza and candy last night, so I’m extra bloated. I’m way bigger than a child. Seriously, the last time pre-weight loss that I fit into a youth large was fifth grade. I’ve grown about eight inches and filled out quite a bit since then. I thought I was an adult medium. Have clothing sizes changed since I was a kid?

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I'm an endomorph and parent tired of "heroic" diets that fail when life gets busy. I have lost weight before and will do it again. I’m starting over and designing my own program around adherence.

I've spent a decades in the rebound cycle. I know how to lose weight, I've done it before, but I've struggled to keep it off. I'd start a perfect, heroic 6 day routine, eat 1,500 calories of complex meal prep, and feel like a god for three weeks. Then, life happens. Work stress, kids, or just a bad night's sleep, and the whole thing collapses because I couldn't maintain peak discipline.

I realised the problem isn't the diet. It is discipline drainage. Most plans require 100 per cent willpower every day. I am starting over today, but this time I am designing the system for the days when I only have 1 per cent willpower.

I am calling it The Baseline Protocol. I am stripping everything back to a 1-1-1 Rule to kill decision fatigue and reset my habit loop.

• 1 Day: Success is a daily binary. If today is better than yesterday, I win. I am not looking at next month, I only care about the next 24 hours.
• 1 Diet: Plain food foundations including soups and meal replacements to reset my satiety signals. Eating for fuel, not for joy, while I shrink my stomach capacity back to normal.
• 1 Movement: A non negotiable 20 rep floor. If I don't feel like it, I do 5. But I must start.

My Day 1:
Movement: 20 Body Squats
Diet: A meal replacement shake and Chicken and rice
Current Streak: 1 Day

I have started to document the core pillars of the program for myself, though the longer term goal is to formalise it and share it with others. Who knows, it may turn into a community and a product.

I am going to post updates here. If anyone else is struggling with all or nothing thinking and wants to be an accountability buddy or test this approach with me, I am happy to share further information. Just let me know.

I will add pictures to this thread to make it more credible - I have a before and after pick from my original weight loss. Unfortunately I am back to looking like my before picture.

I am curious, for those of you who have successfully broken the rebound cycle, what was the one habit that actually stuck when life got messy? Any other feedback or input is very welcome!

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am i eating enough?

i recently got engaged and am 26F ~200lbs, my goal weight is 160lbs and trying to get there by August to find a dress for the wedding later in the year.

My main question, am I eating too little? I eat around 1,400 calories a day, and walk 6 miles a day with a 20-30 workout with weights at home. I track my calories and macros, with a goal of 170g protein (which chatgpt told to i should be eating but i have no clue). I just want advice so i do this weight loss thing properly and dont lose all my muscle!

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How to lose excitement about food?

I’m a 21 year old lady :)

Or will I ever I suppose.

I’ve been “naturally skinny” for the majority of my life, until I came into a relationship where binge eating was extremely normalised and i gained around 4 UK clothing sizes 😅

I’ve always been someone who likes food, I’m not saying I want to *hate* it either, but I wonder when, or if, it will ever stop being the “highlight” of my life?

Whenever I plan a trip or something exciting, the only part that actually interests me is what I’ll be eating, how much ect. It doesn’t feel like I’ll ever have sustainable weight loss when I quite literally only live to eat. Has anyone else struggled with this and had a shift in mindset to be more healthy? Or am I stuck like this for life 🥲

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Lost all the weight, back to my first pre-pregnancy weight, only to be pregnant again lol

32F, 2 kids prior. I’ve officially lost 35 pounds, and I’m finally back to my first pre-pregnancy weight. And then, as of today, I found out that I’m pregnant again! The timing feels surreal because I was just transitioning out of active weight loss and preparing to settle into maintenance, and now my body is entering a completely new phase once more.

I’m really curious if anyone else has experienced intentional weight loss in between pregnancies. If you did, how was it going through the process again after your next pregnancy? Did it feel physically easier because you already knew what worked for you, or was it more challenging the second time around? I’d love to hear how your mindset, expectations, and recovery compared between pregnancies.

I’m also wondering how others approached nutrition and calorie awareness during pregnancy. Is calorie tracking still something people do, or does it shift more toward mindful eating and listening to hunger cues? Tracking has become such a normal part of my lifestyle now, and it genuinely helps me feel grounded and intentional with food. At the same time, I want to make sure I’m doing what’s best for my baby and supporting healthy, appropriate weight gain throughout pregnancy.

I was already planning to return to maintenance calories, but now it feels different—this isn’t just maintenance for me anymore, it’s about fueling pregnancy properly. I want to be thoughtful, balanced, and kind to my body, especially knowing it’s doing something amazing again. Any shared experiences, reassurance, or advice would mean so much as I step into this next chapter.

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Weight loss and endocrine issues?

I keep telling myself that I can't lose weight. And I can't. But I don't know if it's because of my health and factors out of my control, or if I'm just becoming lazy and complacent?

I have been dealing with severe hunger. I have been diagnosed with PCOS, pituitary microadenoma, and subclinical hypothyroidism. What's frustrating is that all of these are clear, diagnosed hormonal/metabolic issues, but in me they are mild enough that I am "normal" and not being treated for any of them.

I don't want to just gain weight until I'm obese and then treat this. I'd like to start losing now. But my body is not at all cooperating.

I have spoken to my primary doctor and therapist about this. They don't seem to be as concerned as I am, probably because I'm still a normal weight. But I'm very frustrated.

Has anyone else been able to lose weight while experiencing hormonal issues and without medical support?

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Mom keeps trying to push weight loss drugs on me

I’ve been on my weight loss journey since sept and have lost 18 lbs. found out today my mom thinks the progress is too slow and wants be on a pretty famous weight loss drug (Starts with an o). I’ve asked her repeatedly to stop asking me about this bc I’m working with my dr and says it’s ok for me to use diet and excercise. She says I’m making things difficult and could’ve lost that weight in two weeks. I don’t want o lose weight that fast and still have to deal with sagging skin. It’s like nothing do is good enough

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Struggling with weight gain and night shift

I'm 22F, 5'5 and about 150 Ibs. I started working night shift 7p to 7a about 6 months ago and I've gained around 30 Ibs since then. I work 3 to 4 shifts a week and I'm also a student so my schedule is pretty busy and inconsistent.

I usually make it to the gym about 2 to 3 times a week and I track calories. MyFitnessPal puts me around 1500 calories a day but I feel hungry a lot and struggle to find foods that actually keep me full. I try to stay on track but then I end up overeating because I get too hungry.

I also feel way more tired than I used to and it feels like my body never really adjusted to nights.

My sleep schedule is inconsistent and sometimes I just feel off and low energy.

Part of why this has been hard is people keep commenting on my weight at family events. My dad asked if I was on birth control because of the weight gain. My grandpa asked if I was pregnant.

Another relative told my boyfriend in front of everyone that he should make sure I do not gain any more weight. I know body changes are normal but it still makes me feel insecure.

I want to lose weight but I also want to feel better and have more energy. Right now I feel stuck.

If you work night shift I would love to hear what helped you

How do you manage weight loss on night shift?

What foods actually keep you full during long shifts?

How do you deal with low energy?

Did your body ever adjust?

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Binge eating recovery - weight loss - 'bad' meals / snacks ... advice!

Hi everyone, I'm trying to move forward from fairly severe binge eating disorder (at least that's what it's come to seem like to me). I've gained about 100lbs whilst largely eating 'healthy' meals - normal portions, nutritious wholesome food - but also binging on huge quantities of junk - 2000-3000 calories in a sitting, mindless, unending eating. You know the deal!

Anyway, I've been doing well. A month now of steady meals, no binges, weight dropping but not under-eating, not worrying about the speed of weight loss, eating plenty of healthy food.

Today I came home and had a bacon sandwich and a slice of cake with a cup of tea, between my healthy lunch and healthy dinner. I imagine this isn't something most 'normal weight' people would worry too much about. It's a normal, if not very healthy, meal.

But I suppose I never quite know - is it 'normal'? Or is it a 'binge'? Is it a treat I can enjoy once or twice a month?

I am certain my 'cravings' aren't due to hunger or undereating. I am very good at eating the sort of food that fills me up and that I find delicious.

My binging is generally a response to stress and a need to 'relax' and this meal was certainly me trying to 'relax' so in that sense it worries me. But at the same time, I definitely avoided buying an entire pack of cookies, and having a second sandwich, and adding chips etc.

Just looking for some perspective I suppose!

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Looking for accountability buddy for weight loss

Hi everyone, i hope it is ok to post here.

i (35f, 160cm CW: 64 kg GW:58 kg) am in search of an accountability buddy to keep each other motivated and accountable on a daily basis to stick to good eating habits, to workout in order to lose weight. I feel like it is easier to stick to good habits if i can share with someone when i make good choices:)

My goal is to workout on a daily basis, 3xweek in gym, and the rest as home workouts.

for diet i wish to stick to a low carb diet, and cutting junk food.

In my near social circle i do not have anyone to share this goal with, so i thought i give it a try here. You can dm or just write below if interested, cheers!

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This is too hard 😔

I’ve been working out at a gym since March of 2025 and after a lot of effort I’ve managed to lose about 20 pounds. But I’m stuck now and I’m not losing any more body fat. This is so difficult. I read posts of people losing 50, 60 lbs in a few months and I feel like a complete failure. I’ve tried limiting my food and walking more in addition to strength training. But the weight loss has slowed to a crawl of maybe 2 lbs a month if that. I’m just so disappointed in myself that I feel like binge eating and giving up on this entirely.

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Am I under-eating?

Started my weight loss in June 2025 at 273lbs. Fat but I still had good muscle mass underneath. Started dieting and doing intense exercise. But dieting as in I eat very little throughout the day. No tracking calories or macros, just eating healthier and less.

I am now 239lbs but my body fat % frankly is not going down anymore and I've noticed a decrease in my muscle mass. My body went into preserve fat mode eat muscle mode.

According to a calculator, I would need to eat around 2,700 calories/ 142g protein a day to properly lose fat and keep muscle.

Is it ok if I reach my protein goal but not my calories goal? Thank you.

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What is a healthy weight to lose per week?

Any help would be much appreciated and I know people are tired of hearing these types of questions because of the frequency of them but I would really appreciate any help from people who are going through this or have gone through this.

I know this has probably been asked hundreds of times and you can downvote me - I don't mind - but after looking at the Wiki I couldn't find anything related to suitable weight loss PER WEEK ... all it says is this:

"with those who lose the largest amounts in the smallest periods of time being the most likely to get loose skin"

So I am just wondering if 0.75 - 1 kg per week is a good amount of weight to lose per week or if I should tone it down a bit? Also, should one consume more collagen and elastin rich foods (or supplement the two) when trying to lose weight? Finally, what are the weight categories for which loose skin is less likely ... what I mean by this is: if you are required to lose more weight (I know this sounds an obvious and stupid question haha) does that mean it is more likely to get loose skin??

Thanks for any help in advance.

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Recommendations to improve loose skin while losing weight?

for context I'm 411 28 female and I've lost 30 lb. I have 20 more to go.

I had my kid when I was in my late 19. she is 9 years old right now

And after pregnancy and a C-section, I gain a significant amount of weight, throughout the years I gained and lost the same 10 lb, after a breast reduction I ended up gaining a lot rapidly after losing and I was at 160 lb. probably more to be honest.

while I am now 130 lb. my weight loss journey feels overwhelming as my apron belly has not typically shrunk.

it's definitely smaller but it still hangs. it's still there. I don't know how small I would have to get to get it to shrink more.. but it hangs enough that it makes me feel like I'd have to lose quite a lot of weight. my goal is to reach 110 lb... and see how I feel about it then and there.

I cannot afford a tummy tuck, It would literally be my dream, All this extra fat and skin takes away from my weight loss journey and my body. I know that sometimes the stomach could be the last thing to actually go, I do have extra loose skin and fat on my love hand, my back , my inner thighs and definitely my arms. while my inner thighs and arms don't particularly bother me, it is something I'd like to fix eventually, But like I said I can't afford surgery. I know there's other options like sculpting, I just don't exactly remember what it's called, and I know there's many other options. so what are options that I could do procedure is that I can do that can help shrink the fat and skin. well I know it won't be 100% fixed as this is more or so something that needs surgery. I don't expect for it to be 100% gone. I just want it to be less. it has been very hard journey for, because I'm actually pushing myself above and beyond and I see no improvement... it makes me discouraged and honestly embarrassed. I just want to feel good in my body, and while I can't afford surgery right now, I'd like to find ways that I can do some things to help improve and make this journey better.

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When did you fall in love with the weight loss journey?

Hi,

Long story short, about over a year ago, I began taking the weight loss jabs. I used it for two months, and after I stopped it I had continued weight loss until about november 2025, granted it did slow, but as my appetite has returned almost a year after I stopped taking it, counting calories and going into a deficit is the only thing that makes me feel kinda safe (I’m still overweight).

For years, i’ve stopped and started, this has been going on since i was 13 and I’m now 21, and J just find the tracking of calories to be a little annoying, and I struggle to keep these changes as a permanent fixture as opposed to just a fad that I always burn out of. It always feels doable at the start but then i run out of motivation.

So far, i’m eating what I like, with adjustments to what J have for lunch, & breakfast, trying to add some veg into a plate that’s pretty bland. I’m planning to start going walks as I currently can’t afford gym membership.

At the start, it feels a little overwhelming, and I’m guess i’m just wondering, how long did it take others to get into the habit, fall in love with their journey, to fully implement these changes into their lives? Kinda as hopecore I guess. I just have this vision for myself as in due to be a student teacher this coming fall, and I’m aware kids can be cruel, but I also don’t want to enter the profession overweight with the same habits I had at 15.

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Looking for Weight Loss Texting Support Buddies 💬✨

Location: Canada Pacific Northwest but have USA number or WhatsApp too

Female 36 y/o

In past lost 70 pounds doing keto but my brain needs sugar so doing it diff this time 😊

Hey everyone! I’m on a long weight loss journey and I’m realizing how much easier it feels when I have people to talk to who actually understand what it’s like. I’d love one or two texting buddies for daily or weekly check-ins, motivation, and just someone to share the highs and lows with. I’m 5’3, and my weight has been up and down over the years, so having support while I rebuild consistency would help a lot.

My body type is very “skinny arms/skinny legs, bigger middle,” so most of my extra weight sits in my belly and upper back. I’m trying to shrink a big visceral belly and a noticeable buffalo hump area that’s affected my posture and confidence. My biggest motivation is wanting to dress cute again, feel confident, and recognize myself in photos. I’ve worked hard to get this far, and I’m ready to keep going.

I try to follow Medical Medium-style eating when I can. I’m not strict about everything, but the fruit-heavy, veggie-heavy, low-fat approach genuinely makes my body feel calmer and less inflamed. I follow his routines loosely but consistently — it helps me stay grounded and not spiral with food.

My current stats:

• Current: 196

• Goal: 115

• Highest: 250

My average food day:

• Morning: lemon water, celery

• Lunch: lettuce salad w/ cucumber, tomato, onion (dressing has vinegar but otherwise clean)

• Snacks: banana, pure apple sauce, homemade sweet potato chips, That’s It fruit bars

• Dinner: one tilapia fillet with bok choy

• After dinner: steamed potato or MM cabbage rolls

• Night: heavy metal detox + apple sauce

If you’re also on a long-term weight loss journey, working on midsection fat, trying MM-style eating, or just wanting a steady buddy who gets it, feel free to message me. I’d love someone kind, consistent, and supportive.

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Not losing weight consistently despite being in a calorie deficit

I'm 26 M, about 5'11. Started this weight loss attempt at 264 and I'm at 253 now. My dieting method is not caring as much about what I eat, but really just focusing on the calorie intake. depending on the source, my maintenance should be around 2300 I believe. for the last couple weeks I've doing one meal a day at around 4pm. I usually eat somewhere between 1000-1400 calories depending on the meal. I kind of have a rotation of food I cycle through that are all in that range. The rest of the day I just drink flavored water and usually a single diet Dr pepper for caffeine.

Now I know what I'm eating isn't healthy foods, and I know if I'm getting food from a restaurant portions can vary. but I'm not even close to my maintenance. And I am truly counting everything I eat in that meal, condiments included if I eat any. I weigh myself daily and over the last 4 days I have gained .4 pounds. over the last 2 weeks I have essentially not moved in weight at all.

I truly don't understand how this is even possible. I'm so far under my maintenance that even if I am slightly mis calculating my maintenance and the food I'm eating, I would still be under maintenance.

Is the one meal a day fucking with me? Or maybe I need more water, I really don't know please help because I'm getting fed up

I know my diet and no exercise is not ideal or recommended, I'm just trying to not be fat and this feels doable and sustainable to me if I am in fact losing weight lol

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Trying to lose it but I'm in love with food: how does this plan look?

Hey guys. I'm 18 years old, 5'10 and 250 lbs. I've known that I've been overweight my whole life, but I haven't really ever done anything about it. I do run cross country in the fall and track in the spring, but I never lose weight in any of those seasons as I get hungry asf and eat a ton of shit after practice. I don't have a bad social life and I've never been made fun of for my weight, so those were never driving factors for change.

One day, though, about a week ago, I got tired of looking abysmal from neck down (my face is majestic though), and decided to get to work on changing some things. Last week, I went on a run 4 times. I have also been changing my diet.

My previous daily food intake consisted of: PB and J on white bread in the morning, a second one in the afternoon (love PB and Js), random snacks throughout the day, a TON of delicious dinner (whatever mom and dad are cooking up), and some ice cream or something to top off the day. Yeah, not all that healthy.

My new daily meal schedule: PB and J on gross whole grain bread in the morning OR eggs, some random vegetables for lunch, I replaced snacking with fruit (usually strawberries with whipped cream), and still a TON of delicious dinner. Therein the issue lies.

I fuckin love eating dinner man. It has gotten me through days. Is this ever going to work if I don't give up dinner and satisfy myself with smaller proportions?

And what's the MO on exercise? How often do I need to do this? I usually run but I actually really hate running. The gym is silghtly better, but it is really far and the drive alone takes an hour out of my day so I don't go very often. Can I get away with neither some days? What if I just went for daily 2-mile walks instead? I love walks. How many calories does running burn vs. walking?

Also, I'm kind of fine with eating breakfast, small vegetable snack for lunch, and splurging on dinner, fighting through hunger from 4:00PM to 7:00PM, but I've also heard that lowkey starving yourself is not good for weight loss. Seems counterintuitive.

Thanks for the help guys. I'm hoping to get into shape so that I'm comfortable shirtless by mid-summer this year. This feasible?

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How are people getting enough protein *and* fiber?

I've lost a little under 40 pounds in the past 8 months, trying to hit 135ish before switching to maintenance (I'm 5'6 and 141 currently). I average about 1500 calories daily with 70 grams of protein, 200 grams of carbs, and 50 grams of fat, plus 31 grams of fiber (generally without supplements).

I know this fits within broad recommendations but most advice and recommendations I see for weight loss encourage significantly more protein, usually around 100 grams. Whenever I see people online post high protein meals, they're low fiber, like 5 grams or less. But most of the high-fiber meals I fall back on have less than 25 grams of protein, which makes hitting 100+ grams feel impossible without adding significant calories or supplements.

Does anyone have advice for cheap meals that are high protein and also actually high fiber? Also, should I even be that concerned about changing my macros/upping protein?

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I'm finally seeing light in the end of the tunnel

I've been trying to lose 15kg since September and I've been failing MISERABLY, having lost only 2kg (from September to January). It all went downhill on late January when uni and work stress got on me and I fell into a month long continuous binge that felt uncontrollable. Luckily I didn't gain any significant amount of weight.

I hope it's not too early to be posting this, but It's been less than a week since I got back on track with my weight loss and I'm already 1kg down (in like 4 days). I know it's mostly water weight but it is what I needed. It gave me so much motivation.

Losing the 15kg suddenly doesn't seem that impossible at all. How did I get back on track?

1. I set a goal only for one day. I said to myself that I'll eat 1500 calories only for Monday. Not having a long term plan, helped me manage stress and the urge to binge. As weird as this sounds, I told myself that I can go back to binging on Tuesday. But on Monday I set the same goal for Tuesday, and so on. Long story short I haven't binged in 6 days which is a HUGE win for me.

2. I utilized AI to help me. I asked it to become my "weight loss coach". I send it pictures of what I eat and a screenshot from my logs on MyFitnessPal and it assesses the food. It tells me weather I should eat less or more of something or replace something with something else. A thing that helped me tremendously is asking it before eating something that I usually binge on. Then I tell it to convince me to not binge and it works like a charm.

3. I broke my weight loss down into 3 sections. I want to lose 15kg (started on 78kg/ 170cm/ 22F). My first goal/ milestone will be 72kgs, which feels so close and doable. The next milestone will be getting down to 68kgs (which is the weight I was last year) and the last/ ending goal will be reaching 63kgs.

4. I set a goal timeline. Not a strict one but an estimation of what I would be happy with, always in a realistic way of calculating/ planning. For example I aim to weigh 69,9kgs or less by late April and it feels really doable.

The end goal of 63kgs still seems far away, but a month ago it was nowhere near to be seen and now I'm seeing a light in the end of the tunnel, as I'm saying in the title. Honestly the biggest thing for me is getting back to 68kgs and after that everything will be better. I will obviously reassess when I get there and maybe I will not feel the need to get down to 63kgs, but shall I see!

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I feel like im losing weight in the worst way possible.

I started my journey around september last year, with a starting weight of 94kg and after being on and off my "diet" I've reached 85kg. Thought I feel like im not learning any good eating habits, since my diet consist of just starving myself for the entire day, aka intermittent fasting and then at dinner I'll eat around 1500 calories or lower and thats about all I eat 6 out of the 7 days of the week, wher on friday ill eat around 2000-2500 calories.

I know ill most definitely hit my gw of around 75kg since right now im still losing 1kg+ a week, but I feel like once im done with the weight loss, ill just be stuck with a really bad eating habit.

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Sustainable weight loss

People always forget that once you lose weight you have to maintain that weight loss!! You can do hours of cardio a day, track every single calorie you put in your mouth, starve yourself for a day, avoid going to eat out with your friends and weigh out every gram of food to lose the weight, but is that really sustainable?? Do you really think you will be doing that for months and years into the future?? This is just a reminder to take your time!! You don’t have to rush and lose weight. In my opinion, the faster it comes off the easier it is to come back and the longer it takes the longer the results will last. Make sure you’re going slow enough to make and KEEP LIFESTYLE CHANGES. this will ultimately keep you from gaining and losing the same 20 pounds year in and year out.

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I... Need... Help

I am kind of at my wits end everyone, and I really could use some help and guidance.

Very very short background on me, I am an old user of this sub. Back in those days(8 years ago) I went from 400Lbs to 185Lbs in like, two years and made it to my goal weight, documenting the whole journey on this sub.

Now, I am back up to 363Lbs... I was back up to 400Lbs, but I went down to 339Lbs for the shortest amount of time last spring, but have been climbing ever since. A lot has changed since that first time losing weight: The world shut down for a couple years, I moved into my own house, I got married and had a family, and got a new sit down job with infinitely more levels of stress and responsibility(9am-5pm).

Even though it is what I just did, I hate the thought of making excuses, but good lord, a lot has happened to me in the last 7-8 years. As someone who had already had an issue with weight, it appears I just fell back in to some old habits when the going got really tough. Now I am writing this post, asking for any sort of help or advice from random people on the internet... I am desperate for something. I am currently in therapy(have been for a year and a half) and it just doesn't seem to help in regards to my weight loss, but it is helping with some other stuff I have going on... I believe I have identified my issue as mostly a food addiction, instead of stress eating or always being hungry. Now, stress does push me to start that addictive habit of eating something with tons of carbs in it, which seems to trigger my addiction and it only gets worse from there.

I have came to the conclusion that I have a food addiction just by listening to my body and mind and seeing what I am doing when I am doing bad in my eating habits. The other night, I was thinking "I want a spoon of peanut butter" and I was just about to get up, when I was like "Why???? I am in no way at all hungry". After those thoughts, I didn't get up and I just kept playing games. Within an hour, I was basically feeling like I was shaking, and my mind was racing, thinking I really wanted that spoon of peanut butter, to the point where I just wanted to go to bed! To me, that screams addiction: I did not give my mind what it wanted, so I started getting anxious and almost shaky. So, first I would like to try to start by breaking this addiction. I am thinking I may need to start a no carb diet for a few weeks, and then possibly have very low veggie type carbs for the rest of my deficit/weightloss journey/life, as that is what I did the first time I lost weight(just without knowing it). The first time I lost weight, I cut out all carbs and didn't count calories, I went down about 25Lbs, and hit a plateau and found r/loseit, learned about CICO and the rest was history. I think in that first attempt, that hard cut off from carbs/sugars and fats broke my food addiction and got me past that 1 week hump, without me even knowing it. What do you guys think?

The only thing getting in my way now, is the current lifestyle I need to maintain. I have a 9-5 job, two kids and a wife who need me. When I lost my weight the first time, if I started to crave at like 8pm, I would just go to bed for the night. That is just plain not an option now, as my kids bed time is 8:30, and after that I like to spend time with my wife.

After saying all of that... I guess I am just looking for something... I did this before under different circumstances and a different life style. Please help me...

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Weight Loss

Since March last year I have lost almost 11 kg! I dont have anyone irl to celebrate this win with so i thought i would post here.

Recently i was getting a bit demotivated as im not seeing the weight loss myself and not many people are noticing. My clothes have become baggy for me so i know the weight was lost in just a bit surprised its not showing so much.

My cousin was really big 2 months ago but somehow she has lost alot of weight (saw her a few days ago). I wish i knew how to get those kind of results.

I am staying in the calorie deficit and i have cut alot of junk foods out and sodas.

I was a bit worried by this body analysis which was done 2 months apart. It showed that i was gaining fat but losing muscle. how can i prevent this?

I hope to stay motivated to reach my goal of 60 kg (currently 78)

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Top non-surgical bariatric physicians in the US?

tldr: I'd like to have a consultation with one of the leading non-surgical bariatric physicians in America to do an especially thorough investigation of my weight issue and potentially discuss uncommon but evidence-based approaches to weight loss. I have seen several good bariatric surgeons in the past, and had successes, but after decades of efforts and issues am looking to go "up the ladder". I have a PPO and can travel. Money is an object but let's assume it isn't for the sake of argument. Who should I talk to?

Edit: Really looking specifically for recommendations for doctors or practices, not general weight-loss advice.

I'm a 52 year old male who has maintained a loss of ~100 pounds for over two decades. By normal weight loss standards, I'm a "pro" who has had "success". The problem is, I'm still morbidly obese after that loss, and there's another ~100 between where I am and a healthy weight. While I've been able to lose that additional weight (multiple times), it is remarkably, painfully hard to get and keep it off.

I've kept off the "top" hundred using approaches similar to what's in the FAQ. Nutrition, activity, the standard advice. I cook for myself, know that lean meats and vegetables and regular activity to maintain cardio health and muscle mass are the way to go. I don't want to see a doctor who refers me to a nutritionist, believes that this is related to mental health, or, god help me, tells me to use a smaller plate.

I've only been able to lose and maintain the loss on the "bottom" hundred doing fairly extreme portion control (under care of physicians) and enduring a great deal of hunger even in maintenance. Multiple combinations of macros and calories have been tried. I haven't found a combination that allows me to lose and keep off that weight without severe hunger. (Again, keeping the "top" 100 off using typical weight maintenance guidance is not a problem, so something seems to be going on here.)

I've tried all or most of the standard appetite suppressants over the years, including ones that have since been taken off of the market. While some have been helpful over short periods, none have proven effective over more than a year - either losing the appetite-suppression effects or creating serious side effects. This, unfortunately, includes the GLP-1s. I would gladly consider trying experimental appetite suppressants or hormonal approaches. I intend to try retatrutide when it is available, although I am concerned about side effects.

I've been regularly tested for thyroid issues and diabetes, which are not an issue. I do not have chronic health issues other than high blood pressure (under control with a typical medication) and arthritis, which has begun to affect my mobility and weight loss would greatly help with. My vitals are surprisingly good. My current and past doctors have not believed my weight and appetite issues are related to any typical illness or a medication side effect.

I will not consider a non-reversible surgical bariatric procedure. This is non-negotiable.

I've worked with many physicians in the cities I've lived in over the years, including several credentialed by the Obesity Medicine Association (or its earlier incarnation). This isn't about finding a good bariatric physician or a clinic - I've done that, many times. I'm looking for the physician who will go a step further, really go in depth, and look beyond the typical approaches.

Do you know who that might be? Many thanks.

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Is “phantom weight” a thing?

In the past year I’ve lost about 40 lbs and gone down 2 pants sizes. I know I should be proud of myself. People tell me they can see a difference, but I just don’t see it.

I think the biggest sign to myself that I haven’t “accepted” my weight loss yet is that I’m still wearing the clothes from before my weight loss. I swim in a lot of them now, but anything smaller and I mentally tell myself I’m squeezing to fit into them.

Is this some form of body dysmorphia?? How do I get myself to acknowledge that I actually lost weight and maybe even save to get at least a pair of pants that don’t fall while I walk??

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Lost over 30 lbs this year. Tips to keep the weight loss going?

After having my kid, I reached my heaviest weight at 238 lbs. Before pregnancy, I was around 170, and my previous highest weight before that was about 200.

Over the past year, I’ve made a lot of progress and went from 198 down to 164 lbs, where I am now. I’m really proud of the progress, but my weight loss has slowed down.

I’m looking for tips to help rev it up again. I currently get a minimum of 14,000 - 18,000 steps a day, mostly from walking. I’m vegetarian, and I try to eat fairly balanced meals.

For those who’ve been in a similar situation, what helped you break a plateau or keep losing in the final stretch?

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Let’s celebrate small wins together

Like the title says. This subreddit has changed my life and helped me get started with my weight loss journey. I’m 24 F, 5’6, and I’ve dropped from 243 to 235 lbs in a little under a month. I am building habits and changing my life for the better. I’m constantly on this sub looking for others input on experiences, challenges, and advice. I figured we should all get the chance to celebrate our weight loss small victories more often, so here goes… share a small victory regarding your health journey in this thread, and let’s congratulate each other!!

I’ll go first: I’ve meal prepped my lunches for the past month and had some delicious food in the process, and I’m steadily losing weight!

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I lost 80lbs and 75% of my head hair last year, I'm dieting again and terrified of it happening once more.

Last winter just after Christmas I started dieting, it was just low calorie deficit with lots of protein, nothing fancy. It was like a miracle, I was losing weight like crazy, then my hair fell out, which was devastating. My starting weight was 320, my goal is 150. I've come to understand what happened and that I did not eat enough so my body was shocked and de-prioritized my hair, or it broke the growth cycle.

I'm dieting again and terrified of it falling out, my hair was 3 to 4ft long, now most of my hair is about 3 1/2 inches long as it slowly grows back.

For anyone who has gone through this, what vitamins or steps did you take to ensure your hair grew as usual?

From what I researched what I should focus on

1) Low fat, low calorie, high protein nutritionally dense meals (what a mouthful).
2) Eat enough
3) Stay hydrated (I learned the hard way)
4) vitamins

I'm 58, F, 245 lbs current weight (starting was 320), and partially disabled. I also work from home. I also have COPD, and I understand this can factor in for calories now, I didn't know that before. It might also explain why my weight loss was so radical and quick. I'm not on oxygen, but everything is harder, and it takes so much effort to do little things at times.

so for my meals, I started this 2nd journey with 1100 calories in mind, but after 5 days realized I felt faint and I was going too low again. So now I'm aiming for 1300 calories a day, and so far it's working as long as I eat something every 2 or 3 hours, but I'm here to get more facts on safely losing weight.

Without telling my life story, I will tell you that losing that much weight had a HUGE impact on my life, everything is better, my health, my house is clean everyday now because I can and do keep up with my chores now. So motivation is a non issue because I know the health rewards are going to be amazing. I hadn't shopped at a grocery store physically myself for 6 years, and now I go all the time, in pain yes but I can do it.

Right now I'm focusing on protein, lots of eggs, breakfast is 2 eggs with tomatoes and red onions, with a small portion of low fat turkey sausage. I eat a lot of spinach and salads with low fat dressing, small bit of blue cheese. Lots of chicken, or Lean Cuisine meals. I have a bag of smart pop 240 calorie a bag of popcorn a day, this keeps me satisfied and sane and thank god for it. I track everything with a simple calorie diary.

On top of vitamin water I take D2 (doctor prescribed), B2, B1, fish oil, magnesium, biotin, peppermint oil, complete multi vitamin, cranberry supplements in case I don't drink enough like last time.

Are there any other foods or vitamins I should focus on besides, eggs, lean proteins, and lots of greens? I really don't want to go past 1300 calories, but I'm watching myself much closer now just in case.

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I made this post over a year ago. Since then I’ve lost another 25 kgs, making my total weight loss 50kgs but I’m stuck now

https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/s/nJrwUWh4P0

Hi guys. I started my weight loss journey properly in Summer 2024. I’ve lost 50 kgs since. However in the past 6 months I haven’t lost any real weight. I’ve lost inches and my body looks smaller probably because I’ve been strength training and going to the gym 3x a week since June 2025. I just need to lose the last 10 kgs. I’ve come so far, I just want to see myself as a skinny person for the first time in my life. I’ve lost weight largely sustainably, calorie deficits and working out but this plateau is demotivating me greatly. I’m 5’7, female, 27, weighing 70 kgs(started from 120). I’ve never gotten a body fat percentage test but my waist is 30 inches now (started from 42). I just want to lose another ten kgs but I’ve been finding it nearly impossible to eat in a deficit now. I was aiming for 1600 cals this month, but averaged 1800. My TDEE is 2200. I have only lost a kg. I want to speed up this process without getting more loose skin than I already have. What should I do? I took a gym break in December too and focused on eating in a deficit solely because I felt like the gym was making me too hungry. I ended up gaining a kg…

I don’t think the issue is calorie counting because I eat a very standard set of meals on rotation (you don’t lose 50 kgs while being bad at calorie counting) but idk how to overcome this plateau. I know I can if I just eat less but I can’t seem to function…

TLDR: 50 kgs lost, struggling to eat less and lose more

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Weightloss / fitness podcasts

Hi everyone. I’m hoping to get some recommendations from people who have found podcasts (or even specific creators) that helped them stay consistent with weight loss, fitness, or just generally building better habits.

One thing I’ve noticed about myself is that my mindset in the first hour of the day really affects how the rest of my day goes. If I start the day feeling grounded and focused, I’m much more likely to make good choices later. I don’t mean perfect choices, just the kind of choices that keep me moving in the right direction.

On the other hand, if I wake up and immediately start scrolling or thinking about work stress or random stuff, I tend to feel mentally scattered. And when I feel scattered, I’m more likely to skip workouts, snack mindlessly, or make decisions that don’t match what I actually want.

So I’ve been thinking that listening to a short podcast every morning could help me with consistency. Not necessarily something super intense or hardcore, but something that reinforces the basics and keeps my head in the right place. Something that reminds me that the goal isn’t to be perfect, it’s to show up every day and keep building momentum.

I’m especially interested in podcasts that are either specifically about weight loss and fitness, or about habit building and mindset in a way that’s still relevant to weight loss. I’d also be interested in anything that blends in mindfulness, meditation, or guided visualization, because I think that would help me start the day calmer and more intentional. It doesn’t have to be a meditation podcast specifically, but something that isn’t all “grindset” energy would be ideal. If possible, I’d love recommendations that are fairly short or at least have episodes that are easy to listen to in the morning. Something in the range of 10 to 20 minutes would be perfect, but I’m open to longer ones too if they’re really worth it.

Also, I’d love to hear about any creators who feel realistic and helpful, not people who make you feel guilty or like you’re failing if you’re not going all-out. I’m trying to build a long-term routine and a healthier relationship with consistency, and I think the right kind of daily input could help a lot. If you have any favorite podcasts, specific episodes, influencers, YouTube channels that work like podcasts, or even audiobooks you’d recommend, I’d really appreciate it. I’m mainly looking for something that helps keep motivation steady, reinforces good habits, and helps me stay mentally focused on my goals without getting overwhelmed.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

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How to get back on track?

I've been trying to maintain my 20 kg weight loss for about 4 months, but my weight has crept up again by about 5 kilos. Additionally, I struggle with binge eating pretty badly. I've been trying and failing to lose the weight again and just been feeling a bit disappointed in myself that I cave so easily.

How do I move past the last few months and really turn over a new leaf, mentally? I feel like the hardest part is trying to do things differently tomorrow, when I've already had such a terrible few months. I just feel demotivated and terrible in my own skin, and slip back into the same pattern of eating until I hurt.

I'm just overwhelmed with everything, what to eat, what I should avoid, how long I should wait in between meals, what if I feel hungry sooner, what if I'm not hungry, what if I binge again or my parents make really nice food, etc. My head hurts thinking about it.

My current plan:

Calorie limit: TDEE minus 500 calories

Exercise: I am completely sedentary, maybe getting around 150 steps a day. I'll find 10 minute dumbbell workouts on YouTube to follow each day for the first 3 or so weeks, then build up from there.

I don't know how to structure my eating times though, and this is causing me the most stress. I'm not mentally flexible and would prefer to stick to the same rigid timings every day, but slight deviations due to work shifts really stress me out and throw me off.

I'm thinking that I could just eliminate all this stress by eating the same meals every single day, but without strict set timings. Therefore, I'll know the exact calorie count and be able to be flexible without having to constantly do the maths on how much I should eat to keep me full for x amount of hours?

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Coming to terms with external influences

F20 5’6” SW 289 CW 264 GW 200

Hi everyone, this will be my first time posting and I’m so happy there’s a group like this!! I’ve been lurking for a hot minute. Everybody seems so great.

I realized when it comes to losing weight that I struggle a lot with external factors. It’s not me alone that was my issue with losing weight, but I’ve noticed that I tend to eat more when everybody around me is eating more. I would over order at fast food places, overfill my plates at buffet restaurants because everybody else had food piled on their plates, completely clear my plates and go in for seconds, even though I wasn’t hungry. Stuff similar to that, and I think after learning that I CAN say no to a snack every once in a while really helped me. I’m recovering from a binge eating disorder in the first place and I’m currently down about 25 pounds, long ways to go still but it’s going great!! I have soooo much trouble with fizz, external influences still, especially because I’ve historically eaten a lot so it’s still expected of me from people. It might be a weird thing to complain about or notice, but it’s crazy that that was such a deciding factor in me progressing in my weight loss. I was stuck at a stall for so long and couldn’t realize why I couldn’t get past it.

all that to say while I still have yet to overcome completely, I think it was useful to learn that I COULD say no to seconds or say no to hanging out/going out and choosing to exercise instead and no one would be upset with me. The habit building all around has been difficult, but I do definitely feel better now that I can see and feel the progress.

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Is It Normal To Get More Irritable, Emotional, and Sad During Weight Loss?

I'm currently on day 5 of my weight loss journey. I'm a 19 year old female weighing 250lbs (well 247lbs now!!) Since maybe about day 2 of trying to lose weight, I've been so irritated with everyone around me and crying about everything, even things not related to weight loss. I'm not typically an emotional person.

I think I might've been coping with food, and now that I'm not, it's just been a really hard mental 5 days, and it's discouraging since I have so much weight to lose for my goal of 140lbs. Is there anything I can do about it, or will it go away??

It might be important to mention I've been diagnosed with major depressive disorder, but haven't experienced any symptoms for 2 months before trying to lose weight.

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Having issues with seeing the scale go up during pregnancy.

Background, started my weight loss journey in April of 2024. 40f, Height: 6’1” (185cm), Starting weight: 240lbs (109kg), Lowest weight: 188lbs (85.5kg), Current weight: 192lbs (87kg)

I’m currently 13 weeks and my midwife wants me to gain 10lbs over my lowest weight by 20 weeks. I was eating 2100 calories for the first trimester and I’ve bumped it to 2300 calories for the past week. I’m really struggling mentally with not wanting to see the scale go up but I know it needs to happen. Doing the straight calculations, if I want to gain 6 lbs over the next 7 weeks I need to consume an extra 21,000 calories which is about an extra 430 calories a day. I’m currently not very active. I don’t have the energy but I am burning between 1900 and 2000 a day. I haven’t really been interested in eating the higher calorie things that I liked before getting pregnant. Sugary stuff without accompanying fat or protein makes me feel sick within an hour. I’m eating around 80-90grams of protein a day. It really feels like a mind trip to be trying to gain weight after all that work. I never counted calories or macros in my previous pregnancies. I was overweight or obese during my 3 previous pregnancies. I know a lot of it will come off once I have the baby (all my kids have been over 10lbs (I’m tall so it makes sense). It still feels weird. I don’t want to stop counting because I don’t want to get out of the habit and I think I’ll do better keeping my macros where they need to be if I do count. Has anyone else done this journey of pregnancy after weight loss and stayed on the train after delivery?

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weight loss stalling

hey guys! so, i’m a 20F, 5’5 and started my weight loss process at 133 lbs six weeks ago. my weekly workout routine is as follows:

1-2 lower body weight lifting sessions

1 upper body/abs

3 cardio sessions (1 15 min HIIT, 2 30-45 min moderate intensity)

10k steps everyday

my average calorie intake in the first two weeks was 1250 and i lost 2 lbs in that period. in the past 4 weeks my average calorie intake was 1050 calories and the weight loss was:

week 3: - 2 lbs

week 4: - 1.7 lbs

week 5: - 1.5 lbs

so at the start of this week (week 6) i was about 126, but until today i only gained and lost the same 0.5 lbs while eating the same amount of calories i was eating in the weeks before. i track absolutely everything and only eat at home. i’m feeling frustrated about this. is it normal to not lose weight every day even with this calorie deficit?

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Losing weight struggle

Hi all -

Looking for some advice if anyone has gone through something similar. I’ve been consistently counting my calories since the beginning of the year. I was around 195lb, 5’ 3” female. Along with tracking calories, I’ve been going to the gym 3/4 times a week and walking more. I have a remote desk job so I’m definitely moving more than I used to. After roughly 1.5 months of tracking I’m still in the same spot. I don’t expect overnight weight loss but figured I should at least see a trend down.

I’ve been using a food scale and scanning labels to be as accurate as possible.

Anyone had similar issues? Did changing anything up help? Thanks for any advice

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Made great progress over the last 2 years, a little concerned about gaining weight back.

I'll try to keep things short, but basically I lost 75 lbs over the past 2 years the old fashioned way. Diet, exercise, tracking calories, you know the deal. I've been looking at a lot of content online about weight loss recently and I've been seeing people cite statistics that a lot of people gain weight back even after losing a ton. I do know that this is often overstated, but I am a little concerned about becoming one of those cases. I have an addictive personality and can definitely fall into cycles of bad habits.

I've had one experience with the yo-yo before. Basically I lost about 30 lbs, but I really hurt my back doing some exercise with poor form. It left me bedridden for weeks and I kind of just gave up and let myself go. Right now I feel like I'm in a great place, I'm still motivated, and I have this mindset of "I've worked soooo hard to lose this, there's no way I'm ever going back". I'm sure everyone who has gained their weight back also thought similarly at one point though.

So I'm just wondering what are some common pitfalls when it comes to keeping the weight off? What triggers people to "let themselves go" again? I would like to think it wouldn't happen to me again, but there is a little nagging worry in the back of my mind that it might, and I really want to avoid making any mistakes to make that more likely. I'm guessing that getting careless with your diet is probably the main culprit? Does anyone who has lost weight and maintained their goal weight have any tips for how to go from a calorie deficit to maintenance level without reverting to overeating?

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When did you hit your first plateau?

I’m approaching 90lbs down, and I can say I’ve hit my first plateau. Every 10lbs since about 220lb I would hit a slight 3-4 day lull, and then continue to lose weight. But here I am now, bouncing between 173-178 for a solid month now. All things considered, I think this is a good maintainable weight for my height at 6’ but I really had my heart set on the low 160’s and work my weight back up to this weight, but with some more muscle mass.

For those who hit a period like this in their weight loss, with only 10-15lbs left to go, what did you do? I feel like every time I start approaching 173, my hunger goes through the roof, and I’ll be more prone to over eat. I never had this problem the entire time until now.

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Winter Weight Loss Slump

Just here to vent and give others a space to vent. Losing weight in the winter is hard. Thanksgiving then Christmas/New Years is hard. For those of us (myself included) living in the Northeast this endless cold snap is hard. For me personally my birthday is in February so that’s hard. It’s way harder to get motivated to stay on track this time of year. I have been trying harder and doing better than ever before but I have danced around the same 3 pounds up and down since December. I’m trying to give myself a lot of grace but man a 10 degree increase in the temperature would do wonders.

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I didn’t need more discipline I needed fewer decisions

For the longest time I thought my issue was motivation. Like I just wasn’t disciplined enough. I’d start strong, track everything, plan my meals, follow all the rules… and then life would get busy and it would all fall apart. Work gets stressful. Days get long. Brain gets tired. And suddenly just eat clean feels way harder than it should. What actually changed for me wasn’t trying harder. It was making things simpler. I stopped obsessing over perfect macros. Stopped jumping to a new system every month. Stopped having 20 internal debates a day about what I “should” eat. I just made it predictable and easy. Less thinking. Less decision fatigue. More consistency. And honestly that’s when things started feeling manageable. Anyone else notice that the more complicated you make weight loss the harder it gets?

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Frustrated at the last stretch of weight loss (especially with an ED history)

Trigger warning ⚠️: EDs, restrictive eating patterns

I think this is mostly just a rant, but I’m hoping some people here might relate.

I was on the chubbier side growing up and by the time I hit puberty I was already considered “fat” by the standards where I’m from (Asia, very appearance-focused, and generally most people tend to be petite and almost waifish especially during my teen years). I started yo-yo dieting really young and fell into disordered eating patterns around 13, and was really pushed into dieting initially by my family especially my aunts. I stayed very restrictive for years and maintained my lowest weight for almost a decade.

Then the pandemic hit in 2020 and during lockdown I gained over 30kg, which was a huge amount on my frame since I’m only 5ft.

I started losing weight slowly around 2023, but didn’t really start working out or making intentional lifestyle changes until early 2024, and I’d say I really locked in during 2025. Because of my history, I tried really hard not to go back to aggressive calorie tracking and instead focused on more intuitive eating and sustainable habits.

Since then I’ve lost a little over 20kg, and I’m now at the point where I probably have around 8–10kg left to go. Objectively I know that’s not a huge amount, but it feels like the hardest part.

What’s messing with my head lately is that my body at this weight looks drastically different than the last time I was here (around the pandemic era).

I’m trying to focus on the positives. I’m stronger, my habits are healthier, and this time it’s actually sustainable. But, it’s hard not to fixate on specific things. For example, my stomach now has a pretty noticeable B-belly. You can’t really tell in clothes, but when I see myself in just underwear it really gets to me.

On top of that, my weight loss has started to plateau, and I’m scared that the only way forward is to start strict calorie tracking again — which I really don’t want to do because of my past with restrictive eating and ed’s

I guess I’m just frustrated with how different this phase feels compared to previous times I’ve lost weight. Especially after having once maintained a lower weight for years and then gaining it all back. It’s also a hard pill to swallow knowing that even when I do hit the goal weight, I probably won’t look like what I used to before all the weight gain, and probably never look like how I want to due to stretch marks and loose skin.

Has anyone else struggled mentally with the “last stretch,” or with your body looking different even at the same number on the scale? How did you handle plateaus without slipping back into unhealthy habits? How do you also try to feel more positive about loose skin and the stretchmarks?

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Doctor Says Not to Count Calories

I just got off a call with my doctor and I mentioned starting to focus on weight loss, specifically visceral fat loss and blood sugar stabilization, in addition to the exercise I started doing a few months ago. I'm also prediabetic and have insulin resistance.

She said I should focus more on blood sugars and adding nourishing foods instead of restricting and calorie counting. I intend to focus on complex carbs and fiber as I continue and fully understand the dangers of diet culture and yo-yo dieting from past experience but why is calorie counting so vilified?

I've tried so many different ways of eating, seen nutritionists and dietitians, been to therapy for eating disorder issues. Counting calories and watching my macros is proven to work for me.

Why can't I watch my carbs, add in fiber and protein and still try to count my calories to ensure I'm not overeating these "nourishing" foods? I'm borderline binge eater so if there's not structure I just go hog wild and eat outrageous portions.

Its so confusing when everyone says something different. One doc might say low carb, another might say watch calories, another might say exercise is key.

I'm just going to do what feels right and hope for the best 🥲

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Frustrated at the last stretch of weight loss (especially with an ED history)

Trigger warning ⚠️: EDs, restrictive eating patterns

I think this is mostly just a rant, but I’m hoping some people here might relate.

I was on the chubbier side growing up and by the time I hit puberty I was already considered “fat” by the standards where I’m from (Asia, very appearance-focused, and generally most people tend to be petite and almost waifish especially during my teen years). I started yo-yo dieting really young and fell into disordered eating patterns around 13, and was really pushed into dieting initially by my family especially my aunts. I stayed very restrictive for years and maintained my lowest weight for almost a decade.

Then the pandemic hit in 2020 and during lockdown I gained over 30kg, which was a huge amount on my frame since I’m only 5ft.

I started losing weight slowly around 2023, but didn’t really start working out or making intentional lifestyle changes until early 2024, and I’d say I really locked in during 2025. Because of my history, I tried really hard not to go back to aggressive calorie tracking and instead focused on more intuitive eating and sustainable habits.

Since then I’ve lost a little over 20kg, and I’m now at the point where I probably have around 8–10kg left to go. Objectively I know that’s not a huge amount, but it feels like the hardest part.

What’s messing with my head lately is that my body at this weight looks drastically different than the last time I was here (around the pandemic era).

I’m trying to focus on the positives. I’m stronger, my habits are healthier, and this time it’s actually sustainable. But, it’s hard not to fixate on specific things. For example, my stomach now has a pretty noticeable B-belly. You can’t really tell in clothes, but when I see myself in just underwear it really gets to me.

On top of that, my weight loss has started to plateau, and I’m scared that the only way forward is to start strict calorie tracking again — which I really don’t want to do because of my past with restrictive eating and ed’s

I guess I’m just frustrated with how different this phase feels compared to previous times I’ve lost weight. Especially after having once maintained a lower weight for years and then gaining it all back. It’s also a hard pill to swallow knowing that even when I do hit the goal weight, I probably won’t look like what I used to before all the weight gain, and probably never look like how I want to due to stretch marks and loose skin.

Has anyone else struggled mentally with the “last stretch,” or with your body looking different even at the same number on the scale? How did you handle plateaus without slipping back into unhealthy habits? How do you also try to feel more positive about loose skin and the stretchmarks?

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Struggling with motivation during weight loss (19M,180cm,99kg)

I’m really struggling to stay consistent with my weight loss journey and I honestly feel pretty stuck right now.

For about six months, I kept telling myself I’d start losing weight, but last month was the first time I genuinely tried. I didn’t work out much — I just stayed in a calorie deficit and walked 10,000 steps a day — and I actually lost 4 kg. I was really proud of myself because for once I didn’t gain weight, I lost it.

Lately though, I’ve fallen back into binge eating, and I’m scared I’ve already gained a kilo back… maybe even more. That fear alone is really discouraging.

I want to start working out, but the beginning has been rough. I can’t do a single push-up. I’ve been trying knee push-ups, but I’m pretty sure my form is wrong, which makes me frustrated and I end up giving up.

I was super motivated to go to the gym back in December, but throughout 2025 I paid for a membership for about 4 months and barely went. It got to the point where people started joking that I just donate money to the gym, and honestly, that hurt. I really want to prove them wrong, but now I feel embarrassed to go back. On top of that, the membership price went up in January, and as a struggling college student, I don’t know if I can afford it this semester.

I know my biggest issues are:

• a terrible sleep schedule
• laziness / lack of discipline
• binge eating after dieting for a while

So I guess my main questions are:

• How do you stay motivated long-term when dieting and losing weight?
• How can I properly practice push-ups as a beginner?
• What at-home exercises would you recommend if I can’t afford the gym?
• Would anyone be willing to share a simple, high-protein weekly meal plan that’s actually realistic to stick to?

Any advice would really mean a lot.

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Real question

So I don’t know here else to go with this question because there is not a lot of great information I’ve found so i decided to come here. I recently came to the realization I was in a severe calorie deficit for to long and am trying to get out. I realized I was showing unhealthy signs of this when looking up about my weight loss plateau. Now that I’m at a weight I like or under more like but that’s beside the point. I’ve been slowly trying to increase my daily calorie intake why keeping the same amount of exercise because I just do walks and I really enjoy them as part of my routine and day. But now I’ve run into the problem even though I’ve been increasing my intake by now 200 calories a day the weight loss has started up again. Unfortunately I’m at a point where this is a bad thing because I’ve realized form my doctor and others that i should no longer be losing any weight. So i guess the question is why is this happening, and what do I do. I don’t want to crazy increase my caloric intake out nowhere not only is it hard some days to eat what I’m already eating, I don’t want to fall into a bad habit of eating again.

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Could use some encouragement.

I'm in a bit of a rough patch in my weight loss journey and could use some general encouragement and kind words.

I'm 26M, 5'10", and about a year ago I weighed just under 280lbs. As of yesterday, I now weigh 221lbs. However, last October I was as low as 211. I had a shoulder injury and picked up a nasty cold or something while traveling that kept me out of the gym for two months. As a result, I gained some weight back.

I started back at the gym and really tracking calories last week, but my weight actually went from 220lbs to 221lbs that week. I think it's water, because I started back on creatine at the same time, but it's still demoralizing.

I'm currently working out 6x-week, with 4-5 lifting days and 1-2 cardio days, depending on the week. My calories are about 2,200 daily.

I'm doing my best. It's just rough right now.

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Tell me about the health of your skin

Whether you've reached your goal or have just started your journey, tell me how your skin has changed. Boils, carbuncles, acne, skin tags, rosacea, eczema... Gone? Worse? We're all afraid of loose skin, and I think it would help me to know that my skin, although saggier, might actually look better at the end of this.

F 38 5'2 CW:232 I am on week two of exercising 4 times a week and keeping calories between 1200-1400. I've cut out refined sugar and processed foods. I do see a bit of a difference in my appearance; rosacea flare-ups are way fewer, I think I look less tired. Please tell me about the positive impacts weight loss has had on the health of your skin!

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